| Punchy Cowpunchers | |
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| Directed by | Edward Bernds |
| Written by | Edward Bernds |
| Produced by | Hugh McCollum |
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| Cinematography | Vincent Farrar |
| Edited by | Henry DeMond |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 17:18 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Punchy Cowpunchers is a 1950short subject written and directed byEdward Bernds starring Americanslapstick comedy teamThe Three Stooges (Moe Howard,Larry Fine andShemp Howard). It is the 120th entry in the series released byColumbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.
The Dillon family holds sway over a diminutiveWestern enclave, prompting Nell to dispatch her partner, Elmer, in pursuit of aid. Concurrently, within the confines of the United States Cavalry, the trio of Stooges persistently vex their superior, Sergeant Major Mullins. Despite Mullins' exertions to instill discipline, his efforts yield unforeseen repercussions, culminating in a confrontation with Captain Daley, his superior officer. However, prior to further escalation, the Colonel apprises Mullins of the malevolent activities perpetrated by the Dillon clan, necessitating intervention to evict them from the township. Seizing upon the opportunity, Mullins volunteers the unwitting Stooges for the undertaking.
Assuming the guise of rugged outlaws, the Stooges infiltrate the local saloon under the pretense of waitstaff, endeavoring to covertly gather intelligence on Dillon and his associates. However, their stratagem is compromised when Moe's counterfeit mustache detaches, landing directly upon Dillon's countenance. Consequently, the Stooges find themselves ensnared by Dillon's gang, with Moe and Larry bound while Shemp is confined within a secure enclosure.
Meanwhile, Elmer's attempt to procure aid from the United States Cavalry is thwarted by their absence due to financial disbursements. Disheartened, Elmer returns to discover Nell single-handedly subduing any cowboy who ventures into her proximity. Ultimately, through a sequence of comedic misadventures, the Stooges emerge triumphant over the Dillons.
Punchy Cowpunchers was filmed on February 7–10, 1949 at theColumbia Ranch on Stages X and W.[1] It is one of the few entries in the Stooge canon to feature an extensive musical soundtrack. It also features all four of the core supporting actors who appeared in the majority of the team's post-Curly films:Christine McIntyre,Kenneth MacDonald,Vernon Dent andEmil Sitka.[2]
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